Iacopone da Todi: the power of mysticism and the originality of Franciscan poetry
"The first ever collection of essays in English on Iacopone da Todi by a diverse group of international scholars, this book offers a contemporary critical assessment on this medieval Franciscan poet of the thirteenth century. Combining philological analyses with thematic studies and philosophic...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Published: |
Leiden Boston
Brill
[2024]
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| In: |
The medieval Franciscans (volume 23)
Year: 2024 |
| Series/Journal: | The medieval Franciscans
volume 23 |
| Further subjects: | B
Collection of essays
B Jacopone da Todi (1230-1306) Criticism and interpretation B Literary Criticism B Essays |
| Summary: | "The first ever collection of essays in English on Iacopone da Todi by a diverse group of international scholars, this book offers a contemporary critical assessment on this medieval Franciscan poet of the thirteenth century. Combining philological analyses with thematic studies and philosophical and theological interpretations of the original contents and style of Iacopone's poetry, the collection considers a wide range of topics, from music to prayer and performance, mysticism, asceticism, ineffability, Mariology, art, poverty, and the challenges of translation. It is a major contribution to the understanding of Iacopone's laude in the 21st century. Contributors are Erminia Ardissino, Alvaro Cacciotti, Nicolò Crisafi, Anne-Gaëlle Cuif, Federica Franzè, Alexander J.B. Hampton, Magdalena Maria Kubas, Matteo Leonardi, Brian K. Reynolds, Oana Salisteanu, Samia Tawwab, Alessandro Vettori, Carlo Zacchetti, and Estelle Zunino"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes index |
| ISBN: | 9004512314 |